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Mike Tyson, others mourn demise of boxing legend George Foreman

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Mike Tyson, Others Mourn Demise Of Boxing Legend George Foreman

By IANS News March 22, 2025 • 09:20 AM View: 741

Big George Forever Goated: Legendary former heavyweight champion George Foreman died at the age of 76, his family announced on Friday.

Known as 'Big George' in the ring, he had 81 total fights during his career with an overall record of 76-5 (68 wins by knockout). He was inducted into both the World Boxing Hall of Fame and the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

He retired in 1997 at the age of 48. He became the oldest world heavyweight champion in history at 46.

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